The One Piece Podcast

Episode 943, “…If The Ending is Right!” Nov 9, 2026 1:55:27 Monkey D. Luffy, come on doooooown! This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1198 “Island of Monsters” with Sam (Anime Recap host), Delaney (editor), & Jill (OPP contributor)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON!We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles yo

Episode 942, “Everybody HRRGs” Nov 2, 2026 2:01:28 When your DOOM is long….and the NGH, the NGH is yours alone…This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1197 “Love is Defense” with special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON!We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier o

Episode 941, “The Black Cat Pirates” (BTB #04) Oct 26, 2026 1:57:22 Welcome to our side series, One Piece: By the Book! Each episode, Zach & Kirsten are meeting up for One Piece book club, re-reading the entire manga volume by volume, and sharing their latest thoughts. This week, we’re going FULL JANGO and digging into One Piece Vol. 4 with Alex! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon th

Episode 940, “Garden of Ivankov” (with Dr. Raylene Bentlin & Golfergare) Oct 19, 2026 2:36:50 Don’t dream it, hee it; this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1196 “The Love of the Suicidal is Worthless” with Ken (archivist) and special guests Dr. Raylene Bentlin (Cultural Anthropologist and One Piece scholar) & Golfergare (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAN

Episode 939, “Killing Sanji” Oct 12, 2026 2:18:46 Tagged as enemies to lovers, internalized homophobia, water, water, water, water; this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1195 “Weakness” with Jill (OPP contributor), Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together seg

Episode 938, “Don’t Get Fooled Again” (BTB #03) Oct 5, 2026 2:12:03 Welcome to our new side series, One Piece: By the Book! Each episode, Zach & Kirsten are meeting up for One Piece book club, re-reading the entire manga volume by volume, and sharing their latest thoughts. This week, we’re crying wolf and digging into One Piece Vol. 3 with Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter, Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer)! SUBSCRIBE TO US

Episode 937, “Kuroweebe” Sep 28, 2026 2:07:52 It’s more like Two Sword and One Cardboard Tube that my Kill Bill poster came in Style: this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1194 “All Things Are In Flux” with Sam (Anime Recap host) Ken (archivist) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE T

Episode 936, “Buggy the Clown” (BTB #02) (With Golfergare) Sep 22, 2026 2:01:30 Welcome to our new side series, One Piece: By the Book! Each episode, Zach & Kirsten are meeting up for One Piece book club, re-reading the entire manga volume by volume, and sharing their latest thoughts. This week, we’re strapping on our clown shoes and digging into One Piece Vol. 2 with TikTok sensation Golfergare! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the M

Special #23, “Mike McFarland” Sep 19, 2026 1:52:20 On this special episode, we celebrate the life & work of Mike McFarland, former ADR director of One Piece & voice of Buggy the Clown. For over 20 years, Mike McFarland was a driving presence in and out of the recording booth, directing, writing, and performing in numerous anime dubs which went on to become cultural mainstays. On a more personal note, Mike was a frequent guest in the One Piece Pod

Episode 935, “Family Eyes” Sep 14, 2026 1:57:22 Aw, man, this is just like that time in One Piece where they put a God Valley flashback inside another flashback: this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1193 “Still Practicing” with Sam (Anime Recap host) and Ken (archivist)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! Later this week, we’ll be commemorating the life of Mike McFarland, ADR d

Episode 934, “The Third Leg of the Pirate King” Sep 7, 2026 2:10:48 Wow, Imu really loves that trunk: this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1192 “We Won’t Stand For It!!!” with Sam (Anime Recap host) Ken (archivist) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticke

Episode 933, “Romance Dawn” (BTB #01) Aug 31, 2026 1:56:52 Welcome to our new side series, One Piece: By the Book! Each episode, Zach & Kirsten Carey are meeting up for One Piece book club, re-reading the entire manga volume by volume, and sharing their latest thoughts. This week, we’re finally setting sail and talking One Piece Vol. 1! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON!We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that enti

Episode 932, “Maji for Movies” Aug 24, 2026 2:31:38 What’s your Letter-Rocksd Top Four? This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1191 “There’s Still Loki” with Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON

Episode 931, “WANTED!” (BTB #00) Aug 17, 2026 2:02:17 Welcome to our new side series, One Piece: By the Book! Each episode, Zach & Kirsten Carey are meeting up for One Piece book club, re-reading the entire manga volume by volume, and sharing their latest thoughts. This week, we’re joined by special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) to discuss Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON!

Episode 930, “Mantis Zorak Style” Aug 10, 2026 2:12:36 Look: every time I swing my axe it costs Toei 42 bucks. This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1190 “Those Whose Death Brings Celebration” with special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the

Episode 929, “Fighting Shoes: For Girls!” Aug 3, 2026 1:23:17 For five dollars, name a heroine: we’re taking the manga break to catch up with the One Piece anime! Follow along with us HERE: One Piece Heroines Episode 1164 “Saul’s Resolve - The Inherited Will of Ohara” Episode 1165 “A Welcome with Friends’ Cups and Intruders Seeking Loki” Episode 1166 “Encountering Loki - Gunko of the Knights of God” Episode 1167 “Shamrock Appears - C

Episode 928, “The Gunko/Brook Situation Is NUTS….” Jul 27, 2026 1:58:24 Drama? In MY medias? This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1189 “King Of The World” with Ken O’Connor (archivist)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazin

Episode 927, “SBS Spitroast” Jul 20, 2026 2:22:24 Get the boys together and break out the BBQ spice rub - this week we’re covering One Piece Vol. 115 with Ken (archivist) and special guest Stephen Paul(translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON!We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on

Episode 926, “How Does Luffy Know Who Jack Nicholson is?” Jul 15, 2026 2:11:14 Ain’t never had a friend like Mu: this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1188 “Vohu” with Delaney (video essayist & OPP editor)! We also a special sports segment recapping One Piece night at Dodgers stadium with OPP contributor Jill Knight, and our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of

Episode 925, “Vinsmocchio” Jul 6, 2026 2:24:07 The story of a Mr. Prince who wished on a star to become a real Mr. King. This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1187 “The Root of the Problem” with Delaney (OPP editor & video essayist) Ken (archivist) Sam (Anime Recap host) & special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and

Episode 924, “One More Time” (with Marianne Bray) Jun 29, 2026 2:39:02 Stab it deeper / kill your father / do a flashback / makes it longer - this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1186 “One More Time” with special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece) Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) & Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also hav

Episode 923, “Rock Bottom Boys” (with Marianne Bray) Jun 15, 2026 2:31:14 I got mortgages on thrones/I got stiffness in my bones/Ain't no living queens in this locality - this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1185 “Mindja Own Beeswax” with special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece) & Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, a

Episode 922, “Extra! Extra! It’s Gedatsu!" Jun 8, 2026 2:57:45 Get under the covers with the OPP! This week we’re reviewing all of the manga cover stories and sorting them from Best to Tier-rible with archivist Ken and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! Check out our final tier list HERE: SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a

Episode 921, “I Don’t Really Care ‘Bout My Trash Habitation” (with Abby Denton) Jun 1, 2026 2:50:46 The OPP is finally old enough to see R-rated movies! But instead of getting our driver’s licenses and imagining what'll happen when we graduate, we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1184 “We’re All Bones When We Die” with OPP contributor Jill Knight and special guest Abby Denton (comedian and writer)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBS

Episode 920, “Sgt. Brook’s Annoying Heart Eyes Band” (with Marianne Bray) May 25, 2026 2:58:49 It was seventy years ago today/when Sgt. Brook taught his band to play - this week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1183 “Good Morn-maid” with OPP contributors Jill & Ken, and special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece) & Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have a triple Anime Recap for One Piece Episodes 1161, 1162, & 1163,

Episode 919, “Cards for Dads” (with Kris Dobbins & Golfergare) May 18, 2026 2:18:52 It’s all the card-flipping, game-explaining ASMR you could possibly ask for - Sam’s taking the off week to teach Zach how to play One Piece: The Card Game with the help of special guests Kris Dobbins (animator and comic book artist) and Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patr

Episode 918, “Zaza Freaky!!!” May 11, 2026 2:55:06 FREAKY!!! This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1182 “Zaza” with Delaney (video essayist & OPP editor), Ken (archivist), and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier o

Episode 917, “Stay In Line!” May 4, 2026 2:49:10 Grab some popcorn and get your flashbacks ready: this week we’re locking in for a MASSIVE anime marathon to sail through the end of Egghead and into the enigmatic excitement of Elbaph! We’re also breaking down the midterm rankings of the ⁠One Piece World Top 100⁠! Keep up with our complete marathon lineup HERE! ⁠SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON!⁠ We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club

Episode 916, "Luffy Tunes vs. Imumé" Apr 27, 2026 2:40:11 This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1181, “God and Devil,” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles yo

Episode 915, “The Legendary Hertz Donut” (with GolferGare) Apr 20, 2026 2:23:41 You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us. This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1180, “Omen,” with special guest Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive st

OPLA! #14: "Chopper's Birthday Song" (with Au/Ra) Apr 15, 2026 44:19 This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix’s One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Watch on Patreon now! Today we're sitting down with singer/songwriter Au/Ra, who performed “Am I Enough (Tony Tony Chopper)” on the latest season of One Piece! Au/Ra i

Episode 914, “Wait, I Have A Backstory Too!” Apr 13, 2026 3:01:22 Love that chicken from Popeye’s. Today we’re covering One Piece Vol. 114 with friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that

OPLA! #13: "Daddy Issues Wapol" (with Rob Colletti) Apr 8, 2026 57:36 This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix’s One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Today we're sitting down with film & stage actor Rob Colletti, who plays the role of Wapol in One Piece! Rob has also been featured in the US National Tours of School o

Episode 913, “Drums of Subjugation” Apr 6, 2026 2:56:58 So…not Greg from Ohio? This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1179 “Nerona Imu Descends” with OPP contributors Ken O’Connor & Jill Knight and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Mo

OPLA! #12: "Tony Tony Meisner" (with Mark Harelik) Apr 1, 2026 1:24:52 This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix’s One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Watch on Patreon now! Today we're sitting down with film & television actor Mark Harelik, who plays the role of Dr. Hiriluk in One Piece! Mark has also been featured i

Episode 912, “Imu’s Spring Break” (with Golfergare) Mar 30, 2026 2:22:07 This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1178 “Waking From a Nightmare” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON!We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker o

OPLA! #11: "He Might Be a Giant" (with Brendan Sean Murray) Mar 25, 2026 36:48 This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix’s One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Today we're sitting down with film & television actor Brendan Sean Murray, who plays the role of Brogy in One Piece! Brendan has also been featured in Warrior, Raised B

Episode 911, “Will of D.D. Tee” (with Brendan Sean Murray) Mar 23, 2026 2:36:47 Gababababa! This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1177 “Furious” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and OPLA star Brendan Sean Murray (Brogy in Netflix’s One Piece)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month C

Episode 910, “The Strongest Thing in the World Is Violence” (SGS #29) Mar 16, 2026 2:39:20 Brew that coffee, buckle up for the long drive into work, and start your morning right with the soothing tones of OP-NPR. Greg & Stephen are finally back with a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment; the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Cha

OPLA! #10: "Everyone Has a Backstory" (with Mikaela Hoover) Mar 12, 2026 1:17:14 This is OPLA! - our limited-run One Piece live action podcast series! Each week we're bringing you interviews with just a few of the many talented individuals from around the world behind Netflix’s One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Today we're sitting down with film & television actress Mikaela Hoover, the voice of Tony Tony Chopper! She's also a frequent collaborator with director James Gunn, mos

Episode 909, “Giant Sicko Pirates” Mar 9, 2026 2:32:57 It’s a very special International Women’s Day. This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1176 “With Pride” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the

Episode 908, “The Mythical Ultraviolent Obsidian Dragon” (with Lucas DeRuyter) Mar 2, 2026 2:19:36 This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1175 “Niddhoggr” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host), friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guest Lucas DeRuyter (journalist with IGN, ANN, and many more)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreo

Episode 907, “The Mines of Manga” (with Golfergare) Feb 23, 2026 2:35:50 Today we’re polishing off our coverage of One Piece Magazine Vol. 20 with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host), friend of the show Ken O’Connor, and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! Plus, a big surprise segment from Zach. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patr

Episode 906, “The Power of Love” (With RogersBase & Marianne Bray) Feb 16, 2026 2:49:33 This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1174 “The Strongest Thing in the World” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor and special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece) and RogersBase (our little sprinkle)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker o

Special #22, “This Episode is Not Political” (with Kat Abughazaleh) Feb 12, 2026 1:06:19 Politics? In MY One Piece? Sounds fake, but we figured we’d check with Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist and current Congressional candidate for Illinois District Il-09. We also ask her about her relationship with fiction, the necessity of protest and political activism, and the role of One Piece in the current cultural climate. Apolitically. Featuring special guests GolferGareBear (TikTok sen

Episode 905, “Gokoku Sovereign-Tea” (with Isaiah Colbert) Feb 9, 2026 2:20:47 Today we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1173 “Warrior Generation” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) Joey Weiser (Eisner Award nominated author of Mermin, Ghost Hog and Dragon Racer) & special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Isaiah Colbert (journalist for Aftermath, Rolling Stone, & more)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your que

Episode 904, “Don’t You Hate Pants?” (With Golfergarebear) Feb 2, 2026 1:52:48 Another arc, another broadcast. This week we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1172 “The Elbaph I Dreamed Of” with OPP contributor Jill and special guest Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you

Episode 903, “The Cowboys of Imu Mesa” (SGS #28) Jan 25, 2026 2:11:06 Brew that coffee, buckle up for the long drive into work, and start your morning right with the soothing tones of OP-NPR. Greg & Stephen are finally back with a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment; the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Cha

Episode 902, “A Squirrel Did This” Jan 20, 2026 2:30:36 Today we’re covering One Piece Chapter 1171 “Ragnir” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) & special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-e

Episode 901, “Manga is Something You Create By Yourself” Jan 12, 2026 2:29:16 Today we’re taking a peek into One Piece Magazine Vol. 20 with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host), Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you

Episode 900, “10k Ton Hammer” (with Geoff Thew and Miles Atherton) Jan 5, 2026 2:34:48 Bring out the Brew - we’ve hit our 900th episode! To ring in a very OPP 2026, we go through One Piece Chapter 1170 “Contrary”, featuring our man in Japan Greg Werner and special guests Quest for the Best cohosts Miles Atherton (CEO of White Box Entertainment) and Geoff Thew (YouTube sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRI

Episode 899, “We Didn't Save The Children” Dec 29, 2025 2:38:58 No, don’t rush, Loki, they’re not going anywhere. We’re rounding off a very One Piece 2025 with OPP contributors Jill & Ken, Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and

Episode 898, “Imu Eating Faces Party” Dec 23, 2025 2:30:52 He just didn’t think Imu would ever eat his face! On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we chat about Jump Festa and go through One Piece Chapter 1169 “My Death Cannot Come Soon Enough” with editor Delaney and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories!

Episode 897, “I Expect You to Die, Mr. Monkey” (SGS #27) Dec 15, 2025 2:23:08 Brew that coffee, buckle up for the long drive into work, and start your morning right with the soothing tones of OP-NPR. Greg & Stephen are finally back with a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment; the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Cha

Episode 896, “Frosty Chocolate Mu-Shakes” (with Henry Thurlow) Dec 8, 2025 2:35:59 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1168 “The Snows of Elbaph”, plus an interview with special guest Henry Thurlow (Animator & Director on One Piece Episode 1066)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Pa

Episode 895, “We’re All Trying To Find The Rat Who Did This” Dec 1, 2025 2:47:34 We promise we won’t be mad. On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1167 “Ida’s Sons” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) & Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter, Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments,

Episode 894, “I Just Think He’s Nika” (with GolferGareBear) Nov 24, 2025 2:52:05 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1166 “New Stories” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor, Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation)! We also have an Anime Recap of Epi

Episode 893, “Igaram’s Nightmare” (with Mike Patten) Nov 17, 2025 3:08:18 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Volume 113 with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus and Mike Patten (storyboard artist, animation supervisor for “Reset,” lazy river guy)! Next, join Sam and Ken for a double Anime Recap of Episode 1148 “The Lost History - Joyboy, the First Pirate” & Episode 1149 “The Void Century

Episode 892, “The Dad Zone” Nov 10, 2025 2:44:50 From Swimfans to Stevefans; on this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1165 “Reverberations“ with Josh McKenzie (OPP contributor and storyboard artist)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles

Episode 891, “Gigantic, Harmless and Confused” Nov 3, 2025 3:02:43 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1164 “Davy Blood” with OPP contributors Sam Leach & Ken O’Connor, and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! We also have a double Anime Recap of Episode 1146 “An Imminent Threat - Stussy and Edison's Resolve” & Episode 1147 “A Stunning Conclusion - Vegapunk's Great Predicti

Episode 890, “God Valley Babies” (with Luke Herr) Oct 27, 2025 2:39:08 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1163 “Promise” with OPP contributors Jill Knight, Sam Leach, and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Luke Herr (cohost of D’ohMance Dawn)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve

Episode 889, “Raise The Flag” (with GolferGareBear & Dr. Raylene Bentlin) Oct 20, 2025 1:52:48 This week we’re sitting down for a conversation about the recent widespread use of the Straw Hat flag in international protests - how it gained prominence, reflects on the themes of the series, and what the future might hold now that the iconography of One Piece is entering the political sphere. Featuring special guests GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation) and Dr. Raylene Bentlin (Cultural Anthropol

Episode 888, “My Life as a Teenage Kaido” (with Marianne Bray & GolferGareBear) Oct 13, 2025 2:20:49 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1162 “God Valley Battle Royale” with special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll’s One Piece) and GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the

Episode 887, “Something's Fishy About That Burger...” Oct 6, 2025 2:40:19 Was it something we ate? We’re having a sick day episode with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! Featuring a double Anime Recap of Episode 1144 “The Worst Nightmare - The Five Elders Come Together” and Episode 1145 “Friends Fight Together! Luffy and the Warriors of Elbaph“ with Sam and Steve, and our Piece Together

Episode 886, “The Love Shakk” Sep 29, 2025 1:58:21 Love Shakk, baby! On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1161 “A Song of Love Bound Under a Hail of Arrows“ with OPP contributor Jill Knight, Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter, Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer) and Jose Argumedo (CNN Newsource director/editor, freelance for VIZ Media and Discotek)! We also have our Piece T

Episode 885, “Therapy Session” (SGS #26) Sep 22, 2025 3:18:50 This Lunarian Life? Wait Wait, Don't Haki? A Whiskey Peak Companion? Nope - it's Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1157 through 1160, plus they take your

Episode 884, “Shakky Races” (with Anthony Bowling) Sep 15, 2025 2:44:29 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1160 “The God Valley Incident“ with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and Anthony Bowling (former ADR Director for Crunchyroll’s One Piece and voice of Kawamatsu)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE

Episode 883, “Get Your Rocks Off” (with GolferGareBear) Sep 8, 2025 2:34:32 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1159 “The Island of Fate” with friend of the show Ken O’Connor and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and GolferGareBear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We’ve

Episode 882, “Rayleigh’s Creek” Sep 1, 2025 3:04:43 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1158 “Rocks Vs. Harald” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) Jill Knight (OPP contributor) and friend of the show Ken O’Connor! Next, join Sam and Ken for an Anime Recap of Episode 1141, “Reliable Reinforcements! Dorry and Brogy Arrive!” We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, an

Episode 881, “Popcorn Children” (with Dr. Raylene Gomez) Aug 18, 2025 3:03:59 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through Chapter 1157 “Legendary Bar“ with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) and One Piece scholar Dr. Raylene Gomez! We also have a double Anime Recap of Episode 1139 “Destroy Egghead - The Buster Call is Invoked” and Episode 1140 “An Admired Hero - The Warrior of Liberation Who Saves Bonney“ w

Episode 880, “I Got Bunny Joe on Speed Dial” (SGS #25) Aug 14, 2025 3:12:45 This Lunarian Life? Wait Wait, Don't Haki? A Whiskey Peak Companion? Nope - it's Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1152 through 1156, plus they take your

Episode 879, “Young, Dumb, and Full of DON!” (with Kris Dobbins) Aug 4, 2025 3:33:48 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through Chapter 1156 “Idols” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) Mike Patten (storyboard artist, animation supervisor for “Reset”) and Kris Dobbins (animator and comic book artist)! We also have a double Anime Recap of Episode 1135 “To The Sea Where My Father Is! The Future Bonney Chooses” a

Episode 878, “French Hazard” Jul 28, 2025 2:16:09 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through Volume 112 with Josh McKenzie (contributor and storyboard artist) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! This week we’re also catching up on the latest One Piece collaborations and events, including an exclusive rundown of the One Piece x Dodgers game from our sports correspondent Steve

Episode 877, “Is Mu A Pigeon?” (with Golfergarebear) Jul 21, 2025 2:25:30 We’re bringing Davy Back! On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1155 “The Rocks Pirates” with Vero (OPP Yaoimaster) Joey Weiser (Eisner Award-nominated author of The Littlest Fighter, Mermin, Ghost Hog & Dragon Racer) and special guest Golfergarebear (TikTok sensation)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and t

Episode 876, “The Oldest Boy in the World” (with Geoff Thew and Miles Atherton) Jul 14, 2025 3:03:17 Sure hope nothing exciting happened this chapter; On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1154 “Can’t Even Die” with Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) and special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus) & Quest for the Best cohosts Miles Atherton (CEO of White Box Entertainment) and Geoff Thew (YouTube sensation)! We also have

Episode 875, “The Dadcast” Jul 7, 2025 2:05:25 Hey, slugger. It’s us, your dads. On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we’re breaking out the pool floaties and grilling up a live Q&A! We answer One Piece questions, play some trivia games, and figure out whose mom Kaido is. Featuring special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Sam Leach (Anime Recap host) and Mike Patten (storyboard artist, anim

Episode 874, “Are We The Biggies?” (with Dr. Raylene Gomez) Jun 30, 2025 2:48:18 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1153 “The Birth of Loki” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Kirsten Carey (writer, vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway), Sam Leach (our anime recap host) and One Piece scholar Dr. Raylene Gomez! We also have an Anime Recap for One Piece Episode 1134, “Cruel Fate -

Episode 873, “A 45 Year Old Minor” Jun 23, 2025 3:07:37 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1152 “A Horrible Day” with Josh McKenzie (OPP contributor and storyboard artist), Vero (OPP contributor and artist) and Delaney Jordan (OPP editor and video essayist)! Next, join Sam and Steve for a double Anime Recap of Episode 1132, “A Pledge to Ginny - Kuma Becomes a Father” and Episode 1133 “To Save His Daughter -

Episode 872, “…And I Would Translate 500 More” (SGS #24) Jun 16, 2025 3:26:06 On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have Greg & Stephen joining forces for a new edition of their “interesting and completely useless” recurring segment: the SGS! During every manga break, Greg and Stephen come together to discuss the latest news and events in the series; This week, the duo discusses One Piece Chapters 1143 through 1151, plus they take your questions! We also hav

Episode 871, “The Deyassification of St. Killingham by the Coward Eiichiro Oda” Jun 9, 2025 2:31:22 Oh, no, he’s hot. On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1151 “I Get The Idea!!!” with Josh McKenzie (OPP contributor and storyboard artist) Kirsten Carey (vocalist and guitarist for Throwaway, writer at The Mary Sue, Polygon and many others) Mike Patten (storyboard artist, animation supervisor for “Reset”) and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One

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